5 Whisky Cocktails That Fit the Indian Winter Christmas Mood Perfectly 

Merry Christmas! Oh, are we too early for that? Nuh-uh, never. The beginning of December itself means the beginning of all the Christmasy vibes after all, everyone just begins to prepare for the last yet most loved festival of the year, and we are sure you too are doing the same. But do you know what the best way to enjoy Christmas in Indian winter? Well, it's whisky cocktails. Yes, you read that right. Whisky and Indian winter are a match made in heaven, hence we are here with some of the best cocktails that you must try for your Christmas party! 

5 Whisky Cocktails That Are Perfect For The Indian Winter Christmas

1. Whisky Tonic

This whisky cocktail is very sparkling and bright, giving out all the Christmassy vibes. The whisky is carefully cushioned by tart berries and citrus. The first sip itself gives you the tanginess of juicy oranges and lime with a very subtle bitterness coming from the tonic. This is what keeps the drink refreshing and not heavy, even though it has whisky in it. The ruby color comes from cranberry and whisky together, making it a very fruit-forward whisky drink that is hard to resist. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml whisky
• 45 ml unsweetened cranberry juice
• 45 ml fresh orange juice
• 15 ml fresh lime juice
• Indian tonic water
• Ice cubes

Method

• Take a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, add whisky, orange juice, cranberry juice, and lime juice with ice.
• Shake well
• Take a highball glass, add ice, and strain the mixture into.
• Top with tonic water, stir and serve!

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2. Classic Whiskey Sour

This cocktail is silky, tangy, and offers the perfect balance between sour and sweet, with whisky shining through the base all the time. The texture of this drink becomes very creamy and velvety with the use of egg white. While lemon offers a sharp acidity, the sugar syrup softens it. The overall taste of this whisky cocktail is very bright, clean, and simply satisfying with the depth of whisky.

Ingredients

• 50 ml whisky
• 15 ml simple syrup 
• 10–15 ml egg white
• 25 ml fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes

Method

• Take a cocktail shaker, dry shake all ingredients (without ice) vigorously.
• Now, add ice to the shaker and shake again until chilled. 
• Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
• Garnish with a caramelized orange peel. 

3. Apple and Honey Whisky

Apple and Honey Whisky is a cosy, dessert-like drink perfect for Indian winter. It tastes something like baked apples with honey, with a subtle touch of citrus. The warm, cloudy apple juice mixes well with whisky in order to create a very rounded and soft base. The best part is the smoothness that is brought by honey and the floral sweetness that welcomes the spices instead of being overpowered by them. Lemon is an essential part that brings in a bit of tanginess instead of keeping it syrupy all the time. 

Ingredients

• 50 ml whisky
• 100 ml cloudy apple juice
• 15 ml fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey 
• 60–100 ml hot water (if you prefer lighter)
• 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Method

• Heat the apple juice (and water) until hot. (not boiling)
• Now take a mug, add whisky, lemon juice and honey.
• Pour the hot apple mixture over this and stir until the honey dissolves.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve warm.

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4. Spiced Old-Fashioned

This whisky cocktail is a very strong and aromatic spirit-forward cocktail, which is the perfect one for people who really like the taste of whisky. The base of this classic drink is whisky, which is given a nice touch of both bitterness and sweetness. But the main twist arrives when the warm spices dive in. The jaggery adds caramel and earthy notes to the drink, making it more Indian. The result is a nice, deep, and complex cocktail suitable for all whisky lovers. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml whisky
• 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters
• 5–10 ml jaggery syrup 
• 1 small piece of orange peel
• 1 clove or a small piece of star anise
• Ice cubes

Method

• Take a mixing glass, add ice, whisky, jaggery syrup, and bitters. 
• Stirs until well chilled
• Strain into a rocks glass over ice
• For a winter twist, lightly press a clove or a small piece of star anise into the orange peel and add it. 

5. Chai Spiced Punch

Chai Spiced Punch is a cocktail that brings in the flavors of Indian chai with the warmth of whisky, but with a nice, creamy, and layered profile which is perfect for winter parties. The black tea brings in robust malty notes, blending well with the oak from whisky, offering a deep flavor with the earthiness from cardamom. It also has a fiery touch because of ginger, while cinnamon and cloves offer a nostalgic feel. The milk beings in a nice soft mouthfeel without overpowering any of the ingredients. 

Ingredients

• 50 ml whisky
• 150 ml hot, strong black tea 
• 1/2 tsp crushed ginger
• 2 cardamom pods
• 30 ml sweetened condensed milk or cream
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 15 ml honey (optional)

Method

• Brew black tea with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves; let it stay for 5 minutes, then strain into a mug.
• Now add whisky, honey, and condensed milk, and honey and stir until creamy. 
• Let it sit for 1 minute 
• Garnish with spices and serve

Summing Up

From the classic whisky sour to the fun chai spiced punch, this list caters to the taste of every whisky lover, and also the beginners. So, go and enjoy the party with the best cocktails.